Which 40", 42" LCD - 10 ft distance SD viewing only

[mcdermott_c]

Hi

Was going to get a plasma had done loads of research but have now decided to get an LCD. Can people recomend a 40 or 42" LCD TV (is this too big for SD viewing) to get which gives great SD picture under the following conditions:


Viewing distance 10ft
Standard definition freeview and DVD viewing only
Need an HDMI input and preferbly optical audio from a mac mini
Use with a mac mini
No gaming
No intention of watching HD sources in the near future
Occasional football viewing
I have a budget of £600 and would like a realiable set which gives execellent SD picture.

Hope you can recommend a few sets as i'm totally lost now

Thanks

Chris

[Yemeth]

Your budget is too low for a decent SD performer at that size.

If budget was no option, I would recommend the Phillips 9632, or the Sony V3000.

[mcdermott_c]

Your budget is too low for a decent SD performer at that size.

If budget was no option, I would recommend the Phillips 9632, or the Sony V3000.

thanks

i googled the v3000 (http://www.tvpricebuster.com/Sony_KDL-40V3000_pc.html) these guys have it for £614

I could actuall stretch to £700 any more suggestions

cheers

chris

[germalene]

I'm doing the same as you and it appears the same two models keep being recommended, the Sony KDL-40V3000 at £600+ or the Toshiba 42Z3030 however the Tosh is £900+ so I would say the Sony would be your best bet. No other models are getting as much recommendation? (or it might be me missing something)

[dibdab]

Those are the two best models at the moment.